Diablo Reporter

Learn tips and tricks from the experts! Navlet’s gardening classes are free, and each covers a timely topic in the garden. So learn from the pros, meet new friends, and have some fun. Classes are held at one of Navlet’s four East Bay garden centers, located in Concord, Danville, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill. Class size is limited, however, so it’s best to call ahead and reserve your space.

Gardening Class: Pruning Roses with Buzz Bertolero

From floribundas, hybrid teas and climbers to English and tree roses, Navlet’s teach you how to prune your roses like a professional.

Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2014

Class Location: Concord   Time: 10:00a.m.

Class Location: Pleasant Hill  Time: 2:00p.m.

Click here for a complete list of classes and locations.

Happy Gardening!

Contra Costa County’s Earn It! Keep It! Save It! program, assists low-income people and families to claim their full, correct tax refunds, at no charge. They aim to make sure that families collect all benefits due to them through underutilized tax provisions such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.

This program also saves taxpayers hundreds of dollars in preparation fees by eliminating all preparation costs. If you have a household income below $52,000, this program can help you file your taxes and get your full, correct refund at no charge. Plus they have access to many other useful resources.

Date: February 8, 2014 from 10am – 4pm

Location: East Bay Works Career Center – 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250

To make a tax appointment, please call: (925) 682-8248

WHAT TO BRING (make sure to bring these items with you on the day of the event)

• For each person on your tax return: photo ID and Social Security Card or ITIN
• W-2′s forms for all jobs held in 2013
• All 1099’s, 1098’s and any other tax forms
• Checking and savings account and routing numbers for direct deposit
• Last year’s tax return (if you have it)

For more information visit EarnItKeepItSaveIt.org

Thinking of upgrading, improving, remodeling your home? On Saturday, Feb 8, from 9AM to 2PM, come to the Big White Tent at the Crossings, Concord, and meet dozens of great local home improvement professionals who can help you achieve your goals at the Home Expo 2014! There’ll be a wide range of local professionals (contractors, plumbers, landscapers, electricians, roofers, painters, and financial planners) who help homeowners upgrade their homes, and afford the improvements they need.

This FREE event is held in Concord’s Crossings community, surrounded by almost 1,100 homes, and is a fun family oriented event. This year there’ll be presentations on home buying, home financing, and the home improvements that are proven to add value to Bay Area homes. It’s also a fundraiser for Highlands Elementary School, with food and drink stands, and a playground next door for kids to run around – so feel free to bring the family.

WHEN: Saturday February 8th 2014 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

WHERE: In a huge white tent behind the Crossings Community Clubhouse on Oakbrook Court, Concord.

Want to know more, or participate as a vendor? Click here.